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This 1973 Jaguar XKE is a V12-powered Series III roadster with a 3-speed automatic transmission. Reportedly sold new in Southern California, the car is thought to have undergone restoration work in the 1990s and is described as a well maintained example. Now located in Vancouver, it has been owned by the seller for the last five years and was most recently serviced in October 2016. This XKE is now being offered with a written appraisal from 1,750 miles ago as well as records from the seller’s ownership and a clear British Columbia title.

Details of the older restoration are unavailable, but research by the seller appears to show the car was repainted in the mid-1990s. The red finish is said to have held up well since thanks to covered indoor storage and absence of use in inclement weather. The seller notes a minimum of perceptible dings, scrapes or scratches. Chrome 72-spoke knockoff wire wheels wear older 15″ Michelin radials.

Brightwork is said to be free of notable pitting and includes chrome bumper overriders as well as a factory quad-tipped exhaust outlet. Small flaws are said to appear on close viewing under bright light, while the road grime seen in some outdoor photos has since been remedied via a thorough detailing. The black convertible top is said to operate as it should and is detailed from the outside and interior in the gallery.

Black leather seats with perforated inserts are fitted with inertia-reel seat belts and shown in detail below. The stock steering wheel is retained along with factory rocker switches and flip-up toggles. Instrumentation includes a full array of Smiths gauges and a 5-digit odometer showing just over 68k miles.

Optional air conditioning is equipped and was serviced in 2016. A vintage-style radio has been installed and the factory power antenna was recently replaced.

The 5.3-liter V12 was advertised at just over 240 horsepower for 1973, and this example is said to start easily and run smoothly. Induction is from dual Zenith-Stromberg sidedrafts for each cylinder bank. Chrome ignition shields are present, and factory-style decals are sprinkled throughout the engine bay, which is shown in detail below. Shifting is via a 3-speed Borg-Warner automatic transmission.

Open-topped Series III cars were built on a longer wheelbase and wider track than previous models, and were equipped with power-assisted steering and four-wheel disc brakes. Photos are provided to show condition of the independent torsion bar front and twin-shock rear suspension along with undercoated floor pans. The seller describes several minor gasket leaks but is aware of no other mechanical issues.

The car was featured in a Sports Car Color History cover story in 1995 as seen below, and the California license plate shown in the article remains in the trunk. A factory tool kit and knockoff tool are also included along with period operating and repair manuals.

A 2009 appraisal from concours judge, restorer, and consultant John Carlson is viewable below. Approximately 1,750 miles have been added since, and the seller has carried out additional work in an effort to maintain similar condition. Replacement parts have been sourced from SNG Barratt, XKs Unlimited, and other suppliers, while records cover the seller’s five years of ownership.